 Our Child Care Centre "Chamäleon"
The 'Chamäleon' child care centre, opened on 1 October 2007, is Student Support Services’ newest child day care centre. On 27 September 2010 this day care centre was selected for the award “Excellence in Building in North Rhine Westphalia 2010” by the Ministry for the Economy, Energy, Building, Living and Transport together with the Chamber of Architects. The documentation for the award nominations included the following description (extract): On the edge of a residential complex a series of buildings has been created that is reminiscent of a group of tents, constituting a supremely suitable playing and learning environment for children. The clear and functional arrangement of the layout facilitates rapid orientation. The external areas, which are so important for children to play in, are incorporated in a natural manner into the rest of the complex by the architectural design. The tent-like roof structures, topped by glass cubes in the group areas, create a generous, bright and airy feel. The structural approximation of the tent motif creates a building that is perfectly suited to children. The whole concept of the single storey building reflects childlike proportions and is exemplary. The choice of colours and materials of the outer buildings with natural timber cladding and coloured accentuated panels is perfectly suited to the architectural task. This is continued in the careful and inspiring colour treatments of the interior rooms, without being intrusive.
What we offerThe 1,000-square-meter building and the elaborately designed external play areas offer the children plenty of space to play and learn. We employ an assistant dietician, who prepares meals fresh every day and who accommodates individual requirements of the children. She is also available to the staff and parents to consult on dietary matters.Children are cared for in 7 groups in 2 group formations according to demand: 1x G II b (up to 3 years of age, 35 hours per week) – block opening hours – Mon to Fri (8.00 a.m. – 3 p.m.) 3x G II c (up to 3 years of age, 45 hours per week) – flexible hours – Mon to Fri (7.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.) 3x G II c (3-6 years of age, 45 hours per week) – flexible hours – Mon to Fri (7.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.) Places are available for:
Fees: The monthly fee is currently € 55. For any further questions, applications or information please contact the 'Chamäleon' Day Care Centre manager, Ms Vera Lemié. |
